development

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
noun
  1. The process of growing, changing, or becoming more advanced.
    • Good nutrition is important for a child's development.
    • The project is still in the early stages of development.
    • The development of the internet changed the world.
  2. A new event or piece of news that changes a situation.
    • The company announced a major development in battery technology.
    • We are waiting for further developments before making a decision.
    • There has been a new development in the missing person case.
  3. The process of building houses, stores, or other structures on a piece of land.
    • Commercial development is booming in this area.
    • The development includes a shopping center and apartments.
    • The city approved a new housing development near the park.
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